Football Federation Tasmania will be holding trials for the State Boy's representative squads in the Under 13 and Under 14 age groups in preparation for the National Youth Championships which will be held in Coffs Harbour, NSW, in September.
The National Youth Championships (NYC) are a part of the FFA program for youth identification and in 2018 A-League Youth Academy squads will also be a part of the tournament along with squads from each of the Member Federations. The tournament dates are Sep 24 – 28 with the Tasmanian squads travelling two days prior to the tournament and returning home the day after. The estimated cost for players will be $2700 (including all uniform, travel, accommodation and meals and other sundry items). Players who are selected following the trials must be prepared to commit to two nights a week training (Monday and Wednesday) in their regional area plus a weekend session.
Players wishing to nominate for either the State Under 13 or Under 14 squads for 2018 should complete the nomination form by going to the following link:: https://form.jotform.co/81708608242861
The formal trials will be held as follows:
Sunday the 22nd of July, Wentworth Park, Howrah:
U13 (2005) Combined - Hobart 10am – Midday
U14 (2004) Combined – Hobart 1pm – 3pm
Monday the 23rd of July
Southern Players -Hobart (KGV)
U13 (2005) 4.15 – 5.45pm
U14 (2004) 5.45pm – 7.15pm
Northern Players - Launceston, (Churchill Park)
U13 (2005) 5.15 – 6.25pm
U14 (2004) 6.35pm – 7.45pm
Wednesday 25th of July
Southern Players - Hobart (KGV)
U13 (2005) 4.15 – 5.45pm
U14 (2004) 5.45pm – 7.15pm
Northern Players (Devonport, Don Recreation Ground)
U13 (2005) 5.15 – 6.25pm
U14 (2004) 6.35pm – 7.45pm
Sunday the 29th of July, venue St Patrick's College:
U13 (2005) Combined – Launceston 10am - 12pm
U14 (2004) Combined – Launceston 1pm - 3pm
Additionally, in the lead up to the formal trials players may wish to attend the regional Talent Support Program (TSP) sessions. These sessions are held at the venues and locations shown below. They are conducted by the staff who will be involved with the State Program and any additional attendance by players at these sessions would be beneficial.
Talent Support Program (TSP) sessions
Monday evenings
Southern Players - Hobart (KGV) 4.15-5.45pm
Northern Players - Launceston, (Churchill Park)
U13 (2005) 5.15 - 6.25pm
U14 (2004) 6.35pm - 7.45pm
Wednesday evenings
Northern Players (Devonport, Don Recreation Ground)
U13 (2005) 5.15 - 6.25pm
U14 (2004) 6.35pm - 7.45pm